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Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
Stockton Invites Residents to Leave Their Mark by Naming New City Parks
Hey Stocktonians, here's your shot at local immortality: the City of Stockton is ready to play the name game, this time for three parks-in-the-making. Local residents can submit their suggestions for the yet unnamed expanses located at the corners of Westlake and Scott Creek Drives, Valens Way and Orbison Lane, and Parliament Street and Skynard Way. Anyone looking to have their say in these urban green spaces' legacy can go ahead and pitch those ideas until the clock hits 5:30 p.m. on September 30. The city isn't just looking for any old names, though; they've got criteria. Names that give a nod to long-timers who've put in over a quarter-century serving the community are welcome, as are those that mirror the area's geography or hark back to some slice of Stockton history, as reported by FOX40.
Stockton nonprofit donors react to candidate speeches at councilmember Padilla event
Two Stockton nonprofits barred from participating in political activity donated supplies to a city council member's cookout Saturday where political candidates talked about elections onstage, the nonprofits’ leaders said Thursday. On July 20, District 1 Councilmember Michele Padilla held a public cookout at Michael Faklis Park in north Stockton. At the event, four candidates —...
UCLA Watching Speedy 2027 WR Osani Gayles
This article was written by 247Sports recruiting expert Brandon Huffman. Stockton (Calif.) St. Mary's 2027 receiver Osani Gayles had a monster spring and summer and his recruitment has taken off as a result. Gayles is closing in on double-digit offers mere weeks before his sophomore season starts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
More racism allegations lodged at the California’s Folsom Police Dept.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Folsom Police Department continues to be mired in racism and discrimination allegations, with more claims coming last week from former department employees. The latest information adds to the litany of allegations already facing the department. Four lawsuits centered on racism have been filed against the...
Gem Faire to shine in Sac
SACRAMENTO — Gem Faire, America’s Premier Jewelry & Bead Show, returns to Sacramento Aug. 2-4, at Scottish Rite Center. Explore the largest selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, earth’s treasures and much more. Take advantage of buying directly from the importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to finished jewelry, fashion accessories, jewelry supplies and tools, find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing service are available while visitors shop. Enjoy displays and demonstrations by Sacramento Mineral Society all weekend long.
SCOTUS Justice Elena Kagan calls for ethics enforcement mechanism
A day after President Biden used an Oval Office address to promise Supreme Court reform, liberal Justice Elena Kagan urged ethics reforms, with a concrete enforcement mechanism. At the Ninth Circuit Court’s annual judicial conference in Sacramento, California, the Justice answered a question on the difficulties of enforcing an ethics...
Sacramento Banana Festival returns for 13th annual edition
The Sacramento Banana Festival is returning for its 13th edition, featuring a weekend of multicultural performances, artisan vendors, contests, games, and banana-inspired food, with proceeds benefiting the National Academic Youth Corps.
Sen. Hurtado says 'yes' to Proposition 36, breaks with Democrat leadership in Sacramento
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Central Valley State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-16th District) is coming out in support of Proposition 36. The lawmaker is bucking Democratic party leadership in the state capitol which has been looking for alternative methods to address homelessness, theft, and drug use. "I think Prop 36 is...
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